Morning Jolt: Drivers stranded overnight on freezing roads

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Posted Jan. 29, 2014 at 7:24 AM

Posted Jan. 29, 2014 at 7:24 AM

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In the news

Drivers in parts of the South had to spend the night in their cars as several inches of snow and ice completely shut down roads in areas not used to such conditions. CNN reported that school buses were stranded as well, and some students had to spend the night at their schools.

Happening today

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will hit the road to talk about the economy. Obama will travel to Lanham, Md., Pittsburgh and Milwaukee, and Biden will stop in Rochester, N.Y.

Opening bell

The Dow Jones opened at 15,928.56 after finishing up 90.68 points Tuesday.

Quote of the day

“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” - Oprah Winfrey

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